섬 — island
Pronunciation hint: suhm. Standard romanization: seom.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
섬을 봤어요.
I saw the island.
Describing what you saw · suh-meul bwah-ssuh-yoh
섬 사진을 찍었어요.
I took a picture of the island.
Taking a photograph · suhm sah-jee-neul jjee-guh-ssuh-yoh
섬을 보고 싶어요.
I want to see the island.
Talking about what you want to see · suh-meul boh-goh shee-puh-yoh
섬이 보여요.
I can see the island.
Pointing something out · suh-mee boh-yuh-yoh
섬에 배를 타고 가요.
I go to the island by boat.
Planning a trip · suh-meh bae-reul tah-goh gah-yoh
섬 주변에 바다가 있어요.
The island is surrounded by the sea.
Describing geography · suhm joo-byuh-neh bah-dah-gah ee-ssuh-yoh